Where to buy Airguns for good price

[OldVet]

I want to share a few places I know where to buy Airguns.
I have been buying from these 3 places for a long time
1st is Natches shooter supply, and when you do this search go to the 2 ND listing down on Google.
There is a little secret here. In the website click on 3 bars in left hand corner choose shooting. Then choose recreational shooting at bottom.
Choose Airguns high to low they have some good sale prices , but here is the secret don't search just airguns go back , and search airgun accessories.
Here you will find some more airguns for great sales. I just missed a Hatsan
Neutron star for $505.
Place 2 is Buds gun shop. Just type in air then scroll down to airguns. Again go high to low to avoid little things.
Both places have the Hatsan Sniper Long at great prices. And Buds has a Gauntlet 2 sl in .22 for $327 free shipping. The last place is Guns Arizona. I'm hoping this post will help some air gunners in this Nation.
Old Vet.

 

[SpindleB]

I want to share a few places I know where to buy Airguns.
I have been buying from these 3 places for a long time
1st is Natches shooter supply, and when you do this search go to the 2 ND listing down on Google.
There is a little secret here. In the website click on 3 bars in left hand corner choose shooting. Then choose recreational shooting at bottom.
Choose Airguns high to low they have some good sale prices , but here is the secret don't search just airguns go back , and search airgun accessories.
Here you will find some more airguns for great sales. I just missed a Hatsan
Neutron star for $505.
Place 2 is Buds gun shop. Just type in air then scroll down to airguns. Again go high to low to avoid little things.
Both places have the Hatsan Sniper Long at great prices. And Buds has a Gauntlet 2 sl in .22 for $327 free shipping. The last place is Guns Arizona. I'm hoping this post will help some air gunners in this Nation.
Old Vet.

I buy occasionally on GunBroker.com (originally wrote Guntrader sorry). The for sale stuff can be decently priced. But I'm more interested in the auctions. Occasionally you can find a gem for the right price. Usually older guns and they usually need a little oring love.

I dropped a bid on a Evanix Sniper X2 .30. Then completely forgot about it. Then a week or so later got an email saying I won. Forget what I bid but it sold for $650.

Several recent purchases of classic British rifles with gorgeous wood stocks.


-- Matt

 

[AGFAN]

Buyer Be Ware! Thanks for the assist Old Vet but, have you ever actually shopped at Bud's or do you just window shop there. If you don't actually buy things from Bud's maybe its not a good idea to recommend Bud's Gun Shop to the group. Bud's Gun Shop is really jacked up. Some prices look good until shipping fee's hit. The checkout process is really sketchy too. Asks for credit card info prior to showing the actual total. If you click next to see the total with shipping, tax and other fee's it will instantly processes your credit card. If you don't enter your credit card information and just want to know what your total will be and click next the checkout system seems to be searching for credit card information to process. Thankfully I don't store auto fill credit card information on my PC. Real scary and sketchy experience. Again Buyer Be Ware! I don't recommend Buds Gun Shop under any circumstances.

 

[Tusk11]

Thanks for everyone's input as I'm currently in the market for an air rifle to get started on my journey.

 

[Back_Roads]

Here is a hidden gem https://www.knivesdist.com/PELLET-GUNS_c_24.html

 

[SpindleB]

Here is a hidden gem https://www.knivesdist.com/PELLET-GUNS_c_24.html

Yep, snowpeaks at a discount, i forget about that one. M16A is a fine starter rifle with room to modify. M50 is decent semi auto. Probably need a compressor with o e of them.

-- Matt

 

[Smok3y]

Many rifles have minimum advertised pricing, so you don’t get a better price at one shop versus another. So, then it becomes focusing on service and what else you get. Many of those places I’m seeing listed aren’t airgun shops, so probably would be mostly useless for any help you need.

I would start with the vendors here that support the site, and other vendors that are active in the community. They are in the best position to help you get what you are looking for and help you down the road.

 

[DEO09]

I've pretty much got to the point where I don't really trust anywhere but right here on the forum for used transactions.

 

[Ezana4CE]

AGN sponsors like Airgun Revisions sell new and used airguns for a good price. This is a vendor I have personal experience with. I would be very hesitant to trust shops, sites, and sellers that are unfamiliar to this community. I've seen good deals on used airguns at Baker Airguns as well.

 

[OldVet]

I buy occasionally on GunTrader.com. The for sale stuff can be decently priced. But I'm more interested in the auctions. Occasionally you can find a gem for the right price. Usually older guns and they usually need a little oring love.

I dropped a bid on a Evanix Sniper X2 .30. Then completely forgot about it. Then a week or so later got an email saying I won. Forget what I bid but it sold for $650.

Several recent purchases of classic British rifles with gorgeous wood stocks.


-- Matt

Yes the usually get them auctions , and sell them on Gun Broker to double there money. Just type in "airgun auctions" in the Google search bar.
Lots of English old time airguns there , and sometimes some made in U.S.A. ones like Sheridan, and Benjamin it's going to be great for you if you like the fixing of used airguns. Thanks for reply.

 

[SilentSquirrel]

Buyer Be Ware! Thanks for the assist Old Vet but, have you ever actually shopped at Bud's or do you just window shop there. If you don't actually buy things from Bud's maybe its not a good idea to recommend Bud's Gun Shop to the group. Bud's Gun Shop is really jacked up. Some prices look good until shipping fee's hit. The checkout process is really sketchy too. Asks for credit card info prior to showing the actual total. If you click next to see the total with shipping, tax and other fee's it will instantly processes your credit card. If you don't enter your credit card information and just want to know what your total will be and click next the checkout system seems to be searching for credit card information to process. Thankfully I don't store auto fill credit card information on my PC. Real scary and sketchy experience. Again Buyer Be Ware! I don't recommend Buds Gun Shop under any circumstances.

Agreed @AGFAN
Storing credit/debit card info in an autofill application is just asking for someone to spend your money for you.
As is storing any payment or financial data on your phone.
If you are going to do that, you might just as well keep your account numbers and passwords on a slip of paper in your wallet

they were my 2 cents
Edward

 

[OldVet]

Buyer Be Ware! Thanks for the assist Old Vet but, have you ever actually shopped at Bud's or do you just window shop there. If you don't actually buy things from Bud's maybe its not a good idea to recommend Bud's Gun Shop to the group. Bud's Gun Shop is really jacked up. Some prices look good until shipping fee's hit. The checkout process is really sketchy too. Asks for credit card info prior to showing the actual total. If you click next to see the total with shipping, tax and other fee's it will instantly processes your credit card. If you don't enter your credit card information and just want to know what your total will be and click next the checkout system seems to be searching for credit card information to process. Thankfully I don't store auto fill credit card information on my PC. Real scary and sketchy experience. Again Buyer Be Ware! I don't recommend Buds Gun Shop under any circumstances.

I bought my Zelos at Buds , and yes as anywhere you have to check for the return policy , and shipping cost.
Sometimes they include free shipping , as the .22 SL Gauntlet for $327.
I once ordered from Buds , and realized it was a mistake, so I called , and the customer service

Buyer Be Ware! Thanks for the assist Old Vet but, have you ever actually shopped at Bud's or do you just window shop there. If you don't actually buy things from Bud's maybe its not a good idea to recommend Bud's Gun Shop to the group. Bud's Gun Shop is really jacked up. Some prices look good until shipping fee's hit. The checkout process is really sketchy too. Asks for credit card info prior to showing the actual total. If you click next to see the total with shipping, tax and other fee's it will instantly processes your credit card. If you don't enter your credit card information and just want to know what your total will be and click next the checkout system seems to be searching for credit card information to process. Thankfully I don't store auto fill credit card information on my PC. Real scary and sketchy experience. Again Buyer Be Ware! I don't recommend Buds Gun Shop under any circumstances.

I have been buying from Buds for years , and never had trouble. Yes return policy, and shipping fees should be checked at any site before purchasing. I bought my Zelos there.
Sometimes Buds has free shipping like the .22 Gauntlet SL for $327. I once made a purchase that was a mistake , and they charged my card, but I called , and Buds sent all my money back.
Only buy the airgun you want as they have different warehouse's, and charge $5 for each separate one.
Did you have a bad experience there.?
Thanks for the reply.

 

[AGFAN]

I like to buy direct whenever possible. If you can't afford new you can often times pick up some very nice slightly blemished or refurbished airguns from the manufacturer at a greatly reduced price fully warranted. At any rate its always a good idea to check out the manufacturer prior to purchase to see how they deal with returns and repairs. AGN is a great place to do that research.

Many reputable sellers like Sportsman's Guide and Midway USA make exceptions but as a rule do not accept a return on airguns. You'll need to contact the manufacturer if issues arise. Some others like Amazon will accept unconditional returns so I avoid buying from them if at all possible. I once had to return a QB Chief 4 times to get one that didn't leak and it was clear every one had been opened and returned to Amazon. I don't even know if they were the original airguns Amazon sold to the people who returned them before they were sent to me.

I've had really good luck buying directly from Hatsan USA, Airforce Airguns and Benjamin before it was sold to Compass Diversified who ran the company in the ground. I think Daisy Manufacturing purchased Crosman in April 2024 so I hold out some hope for Benjamin. I've also purchased from Airguns of Arizona, Pyramyd AIR, Sportsman Guide and Midway USA with mostly positive results.

 

[AGFAN]

I bought my Zelos at Buds , and yes as anywhere you have to check for the return policy , and shipping cost.
Sometimes they include free shipping , as the .22 SL Gauntlet for $327.
I once ordered from Buds , and realized it was a mistake, so I called , and the customer service

I have been buying from Buds for years , and never had trouble. Yes return policy, and shipping fees should be checked at any site before purchasing. I bought my Zelos there.
Sometimes Buds has free shipping like the .22 Gauntlet SL for $327. I once made a purchase that was a mistake , and they charged my card, but I called , and Buds sent all my money back.
Only buy the airgun you want as they have different warehouse's, and charge $5 for each separate one.
Did you have a bad experience there.?
Thanks for the reply.

Mainly with shipping fee's and checkout. Glad things worked out for you. Natches seems fine although I've never shopped there. Maybe I'll give them a try. Thanks

I bought my Zelos at Buds , and yes as anywhere you have to check for the return policy , and shipping cost.
Sometimes they include free shipping , as the .22 SL Gauntlet for $327.
I once ordered from Buds , and realized it was a mistake, so I called , and the customer service

I have been buying from Buds for years , and never had trouble. Yes return policy, and shipping fees should be checked at any site before purchasing. I bought my Zelos there.
Sometimes Buds has free shipping like the .22 Gauntlet SL for $327. I once made a purchase that was a mistake , and they charged my card, but I called , and Buds sent all my money back.
Only buy the airgun you want as they have different warehouse's, and charge $5 for each separate one.
Did you have a bad experience there.?
Thanks for the reply.

 

[SpindleB]

Yes the usually get them auctions , and sell them on Gun Broker to double there money. Just type in "airgun auctions" in the Google search bar.
Lots of English old time airguns there , and sometimes some made in U.S.A. ones like Sheridan, and Benjamin it's going to be great for you if you like the fixing of used airguns. Thanks for reply.

Sorry, GunBroker not GunTrader, *sigh*, getting old sucks...

 

[OldVet]

Agreed @AGFAN
Storing credit/debit card info in an autofill application is just asking for someone to spend your money for you.
As is storing any payment or financial data on your phone.
If you are going to do that, you might just as well keep your account numbers and passwords on a slip of paper in your wallet

they were my 2 cents
Edward

 

[OldVet]

Thanks for the info , and the reply.

 

[Floridaman2005]

Gun.deals is about the best you can find because it is a search aggregate and searches ALL of the discount sites in one. It doesn’t have the biggest selection because it’s using a very specific search engine, but for instance the Zelos starts at $407 and you can order from where you feel comfortable.

 

[Hateful McNasty]

I like to buy direct whenever possible. If you can't afford new you can often times pick up some very nice slightly blemished or refurbished airguns from the manufacturer at a greatly reduced price fully warranted. At any rate its always a good idea to check out the manufacturer prior to purchase to see how they deal with returns and repairs. AGN is a great place to do that research.

Many reputable sellers like Sportsman's Guide and Midway USA make exceptions but as a rule do not accept a return on airguns. You'll need to contact the manufacturer if issues arise. Some others like Amazon will accept unconditional returns so I avoid buying from them if at all possible. I once had to return a QB Chief 4 times to get one that didn't leak and it was clear every one had been opened and returned to Amazon. I don't even know if they were the original airguns Amazon sold to the people who returned them before they were sent to me.

I've had really good luck buying directly from Hatsan USA, Airforce Airguns and Benjamin before it was sold to Compass Diversified who ran the company in the ground. I think Daisy Manufacturing purchased Crosman in April 2024 so I hold out some hope for Benjamin. I've also purchased from Airguns of Arizona, Pyramyd AIR, Sportsman Guide and Midway USA with mostly positive results.

No not daisy .. just another holding company with gamo as the primary .


Ya, looks like they did good fooling you in thinking it was daisy to fool you in thinking American .. daisy been under gamo a long time .. lol

Fine marketing and smoke blowing on there part

 

[Pale_Rider]

Gun.deals is about the best you can find because it is a search aggregate and searches ALL of the discount sites in one. It doesn’t have the biggest selection because it’s using a very specific search engine, but for instance the Zelos starts at $407 and you can order from where you feel comfortable.

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I’ve never heard about any of those sites. Smells like a scam site recommending other scam sites. I would stick to well known, reputable companies.